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RIVERDALE MIKVAH FOUNDATION

BRONX, NY · EIN 463879008 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE X99 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.riverdalemikvah.com
revenue
$70K
expenses
$81K
net assets
$12K
employees
mission · from form 990

Raising funds to construct a new community mikvah (Jewish ritual bathing facility.)

profile · synthesized from sources

Riverdale Mikvah Foundation operates a Jewish ritual bathing facility in the Bronx, NY, serving the local Orthodox Jewish community. The organization provides mikvah appointments for ritual use, including for brides, converts, and family purity observance, and is currently focused on fundraising for the construction of a new community mikvah. Services are appointment-based and supported by volunteer attendants and donor contributions.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Mikvah Appointments
Provides ritual bathing appointments for women, brides, and converts, by reservation only, with volunteer attendants scheduled weekly
Riverdale Mikvah Annual Campaign
Annual fundraising initiative with tiered giving levels offering recognition and benefits, including complimentary visits for certain donors
Wall of Water
Donor recognition program featuring engraved plaques in the mikvah waiting area to honor contributions toward construction and maintenance
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Orthodox Jewish Ritual Bath Operations 4 activities
    • Constructing a community mikvah facility
      Is actively constructing a community mikvah facility as part of its mission to support Jewish continuity, supported by fundraising activities.
    • Operating a keilim mikvah open during daylight hours
      Operates a keilim mikvah facility that is open during daylight hours for ritual use. The facility is located at 3708 Henry Hudson Pkwy in Bronx, NY.
    • Performing ongoing repair and maintenance of mikvah facilities
      Conducts regular repair and maintenance of mikvah facilities to ensure operational integrity and support long-term Jewish religious practice.
    • Providing mikvah access by appointment for a fee
      Offers mikvah access by appointment for $35 per use, with two appointment types available: 10-minute express appointments and 1-hour preparation appointments. Attendant coverage is maintained seven days a week through a combination of staff and volunteers.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Organizing fundraising events and managing donation appeals
      Organizes fundraising events and solicits annual donations to support mikvah operations and construction efforts. Volunteer opportunities include participation in committees and event organization.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$70K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$81K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$12K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +203.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • JACK C BENDHEIM — Director
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Riverdale Mikvah Foundation Network — Operates the mikvah facility referenced in the content.
  • Wix.com Partner — Platform used to create the organization's website
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community Engagement Through Participation and Recognition
    methodology: community-engagement
    By involving community members in volunteer roles, event leadership, and symbolic recognition, the organization fosters sustained participation and collective responsibility for mikvah support, because active involvement strengthens communal ownership and long-term commitment.
  • Strategic Infrastructure Development for Religious Practice
    methodology: faith-based infrastructure development
    By raising funds to construct and maintain a mikvah, the organization advances religious community infrastructure, because access to ritual facilities enables adherence to Jewish law and strengthens communal religious life.